SLOUGH, Harry Wilson Jr., age 79, of Midlothian, died Saturday, September 13, 2008. A graduate of Georgetown College, Georgetown, Ky., he retired from Union-Camp Manu-facturing Co. as plant manager. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Elsie T. Slough; a daughter, Julia S. Dorsey and husband, Gregory; and three grandchildren, Taylor Marie, Anna Grace and Emily Jane Dorsey. Also surviving is a sister, Dorothy J. Slough; and brother, Aubrey W. Slough and wife, Cynthia; along with a number of nieces and nephews. A longtime and active member of Bon Air United Methodist Church, 1645 Buford Rd., Richmond, a service of Death and Resurrection will be held at his church on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 12 noon conducted by Dr. William A. Davis Jr., Sr. Pastor and Reverend Christy Haga-Turner, Assoc. Pastor. Burial will be private at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow the church service in the church commons area at which time the family will greet friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to either Bon Air United Methodist Church or Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226. The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff of Laurels of Bon Air for their care and concern.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
To Mr. Slough's Family,
I never met Mr. Slough, but I am a friend of Dorothy, so I feel as if I know him. I often heard about what a good man he was and how he was protective of his sister even as they grew older.......and I really admired that alot. I am sorry for your loss and pray that God will give comfort and peace to all of you at this time. Sincerely, Pam McLane
Pam McLane
September 17, 2008 | Salem, VA
Dear Elsie & Julia. I was sadden to read of Harry's passing. I was privlleged to work with many fine people at UCC and Harry was at the top. In the early 70's Richmond Bag was struggling and it was Harry and others who's leadership turned the tide. What a fine gentleman and leader he was and will be missed by all his friends at the"Bag".You will be in my prayers.
Bill Howes
September 17, 2008 | Flat Rock, NC
Dearest Mrs. Slough and Julia, You are all in my thoughts and prayers in these days ahead. The service yesterday was truly a loving testament of the wonderful life you all had together. God Bless and keep you both, Gregory and the girls. Hugs and love to one and all.
Stephanie Balarzs Douglas
September 17, 2008 | Powhatan, VA
Elsie and Julie, Bill and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers,
Janet and Bill Ayres
September 16, 2008 | AUSTIN, TX
Mrs. Slough and family: I am sorry for your loss, but rest assured that he is only sleeping in the arms of Jesus, until the trumpet sounds and all of those who believeth shall rise again. I know you miss him very much, but he is free from pain now and is on his way toward a bigger reward! I've only known him for a short time, but he was one of my favorite patients. I will miss his warm smile. May God continue to bless you and enrich your lives.
velma wilkins
velma wilkins
September 15, 2008 | Chesterfield County, VA
Elsie and Julia Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. My father, Spencer Hancock, loved working with Harry. He was a great guy!! I know you will miss him every single day.
Laura Sexton
September 15, 2008 | Midlothian, VA
I loved working with Harry for many years at Union Camp and was blessed to run into him just before he became so ill. He had not changed at all. What a gentleman he was. He will be missed.
Trisha Bullington
September 15, 2008 | Midlothian, VA
I just found about this and I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my childhood role model of a "Virginia Gentleman". I loved the Slough family growing up as a next door neighbor and will cherish my memories of Harry Slough in my mind and heart forever. My deepest love and sympathy to Mrs. Slough and Julia Ann.
Tommy Brown
September 15, 2008 | Millwood, VA
I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to meet and work with Harry as a vendor at Union Camp during the late 80's. What a fine gentleman.
Carl Carden
September 15, 2008 | Chesterfield, VA
